Question

Is it okay for a baby over a month old to start eating early? I have a friend whose child is a month older than my son (two months old) and has already started feeding soy milk (mixed with formula) to the baby. Is this okay? Can my baby do the same?

Answer

There’s no need to rush. The closure of the fontanel does not necessarily mean that the head circumference has stopped growing. It is recommended to visit the pediatrician’s clinic monthly for follow-up and monitor the growth of the head circumference.